4 Simple Ways to Organize Your Life in 2018
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I’m not going to lie or try to pretend I’m something I’m not, when it comes to being organized I’m a hot mess mom! I’m lucky if I can remember to send in my kids’ milk orders on time and unless I have an appointment written everywhere I’ll most likely miss it. Not this year, 2018 is going to be my year to get organized and stay that way. It can be your year to get organized too if you join me in following some simple steps.
KEEP A LIST
When it comes to remembering things that need to be done you can pretty much guarantee that they’re going to pop into your head at the worst times; while you’re lying in bed, out shopping, sitting at work… Make sure you’ve always got a Notepad and pen nearby so you can start a list and every time your memory decides to start working you can add a quick note about the task you need to get done. You can make your “reminder notepad” super personal to who you are and what (or who) motivates you with your own images and text.
FIND A CALENDAR THAT WORKS FOR YOU
Whether you’re looking for something that allows you to enter specifics or you just want to circle a few important dates, you need to find a calendar that works for you. At the London Drugs Photolab you can create unique and personalized Photo Calendars in a variety of themes and styles with your own pictures that can also act as reminders of birthdays or any other special events in your life. The calendars span 12 months, but you can start the calendar on any month, so you can create new calendars any time of year!
MARK IT ON YOUR CALENDAR ASAP
If you’ve chosen a Traditional, one of the Coil Bound Photo Calendars or even something compact like the Desktop Photo Calendar than I’m sure it’s safe to say you want to be able to track details, and now you can. Remember the lists that you’ve been making; transfer anything from it of importance on your calendar, write down any bill payment due dates plus don’t forget birthdays, anniversaries and appointments. Make it a point to look at your calendar at least once a week.
WRITE IT WHERE YOU’LL SEE IT
You go in your fridge every day, right?! Stick a Magnetic Memo Board to it so every time you go grab the milk for your morning coffee or cook dinner, your bake sale tasks, appointments and special days for the week will be staring you in the face every day!
What tips do you have for getting organized in 2018?
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10 Comments
andrea
OMG I love this idea! I have yet to buy my annual calendar this must have been why I procrastinated for so long! What a great way to capture your families experiences and yearly activities.
Rachel
A magnetic memo board sounds like a really good idea. We just moved house and there is so much stuff flying around on the worktop. Also so many people advise online to do lists and I just think notepad and pen works better - thanks for the reminders x
Nicole
I’m a calendar addict! I have a written planner that I keep with me always, a magnetic dry erase board on my refrigerator to keep the whole family updated, and an electronic calendar that sends updates to my husband. All of your suggestions are great and the only way that my life’s isn’t complete chaos!
Amanda Komoski
Ooh…I love the electronic calendar idea that will send the updates, right now I just send him an email so he has no excuses. Lol
Kelly P
while I do use a calendar (sometimes pen and paper can’t be beat!), I also find that using the notepad and calendar in my mobile phone is a great way to keep myself organized on a daily basis. To-do lists written down on pieces of paper disappear too easily in my purse or on my desk!
Amanda Komoski
I agree - I mark everything in my phone and on my calendars - you can never be too organized!
Jenny
These are great tips. We keep organized with a large family agenda where we pencil in important appointments, deadlines etc. It sits on our counter and we have access to it all the time.
Katie
Yes! I always always have a calendar at home and a planner every year! These are so cute and I love that you can personalize them with photos!
Amanda Komoski
Me too! It makes them even more special!
Julia
I love this…..I love making a new calendar every year for the hubs and work and the grandparents…the family appointments is a great twist!